Residual ACT Test
The Residual ACT test is for those who plan to attend Northwestern Oklahoma State University. The Residual ACT is similar in content and structure to the National ACT, but individual test questions are different. Both tests consist of 4 parts: English, mathematics, reading, and scientific reasoning.
Test Scores
Residual ACT scores are reported only to Northwestern and cannot be transferred to another institution. Residual ACT scores are admissible for most scholarship eligibility at Northwestern. Students can contact Registry to find out their scores. Privacy laws prevent the release of scores to anyone other than the person that took the exam.
Cost
The cost of the Residual ACT at Northwestern is $40.00. Payment should be made at the Business Office before coming to the testing room.
Test Dates & Times
Upcoming test dates:
Friday, February 19 - 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 25 - 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 8 - 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 12 - 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 25 - 9:00 a.m.
Testing begins promptly at the time stated. Students should plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before the test is scheduled to begin. LATE ARRIVALS WILL NOT BE ADMITTED once the door has been shut. The testing session lasts about 3 ½ hours.
Pre-registration for the Residual ACT is required. Those wanting to test can fill out the pre-registration form on this website (see link below) or call the Academic Success Center at (580) 327-8149.
The room for testing varies. Call the Academic Success Center or ask at the Business Office when payment is made.
Admission to the Test
For admission to the test, students must present the following:
- Official photo ID (e.g., driver's license)
- Receipt for payment from the Business Office
Calculators
Calculators are permitted on the math test only. Students are responsible for knowing if their calculator is prohibited or not. Prohibited calculators include those with built-in computer algebra systems and calculators built into cell phones or handheld and laptop computers. Note: Using the TI-89 is the most common reason students are dismissed from the ACT for prohibited calculator use. Complete information on calculators can be found on the ACT's website.
Other Information
ACT requires a 60-day waiting period between residual examinations. The ACT cannot be taken more than 12 times; national and residual tests are both included in this limit. For more information about the test, to schedule a National ACT, or to take a practice test, visit the official website at www.actstudent.org.
Contact Information
Alva: Joanne Prewett (580) 327-8149, jprewett@nwosu.edu
Enid: Lori Coonrod (580) 213-3147, lacoonrod@nwosu.edu
Woodward: Linda Phillips (580) 254-2502, ljphillips@nwosu.edu
Pre-Registration
To register for a Residual ACT at Northwestern in Alva, click here.